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Preferred term

Vena Cava Filters  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Mechanical devices inserted in the inferior vena cava that prevent the migration of blood clots from deep venous thrombosis of the leg.

Entry terms

  • Filter, Inferior Vena Cava
  • Filters, Inferior Vena Cava
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filter
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filters

In other languages

  • French

  • Filtres de la veine cave
  • Filtres de la veine cave inférieure

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-W3366G7M-P

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